After several years of waiting, the many loyal fans were once again treated to a classic Asterix-Gent showdown. A red-and-blue wall of supporters passionately cheered on their team during the warm-up. The atmosphere was electric even before the first serve crossed the net.

The Gent ladies had a furious start, quickly racing to a 0-6 lead on the scoreboard. Asterix Avo Beveren’s coach, Vansnick, immediately called a timeout. Slowly but surely, the ladies in red started closing the gap, thanks to crucial blocks from Overwater. Gent kept the pressure on despite Beveren narrowing the lead. After an initial 0-8 deficit, the score was now 7-11. Gent’s star player, Fransen, kept the team on track and maintained their lead. However, in the closing phase of the first set, the score was tied. Both teams found their rhythm, reaching 21-21. This cat-and-mouse game continued until 27-27. Gent secured the first set point at 27-28 and immediately converted it, winning 27-29 to take a 0-1 lead.

Asterix Avo did not seem shaken and started the second set strongly, determined to even the score. Gent struggled, allowing Beveren to extend their lead to 11-6. The passionate supporters kept up their energy, but the scoreboard told a clear story—18-8. A mirror image of the first set, but in reverse. Asterix Avo dominated and won the second set 25-14.

A similar pattern unfolded in the third set. Asterix Avo had another strong start, while Dok Noord Gent fought hard to stay in the game. The overall level of play was clearly higher than in the previous set. Both teams delivered high-quality volleyball, energizing the supporters. The red-clad Beveren team maintained the lead at 17-11 midway through the set. Gent managed to score with a few clever placements, making the set more exciting. But Asterix Avo Beveren stayed on course for the cup, winning 25-17.

From the stands, chants of "double points" rang out as Asterix took an 8-4 lead in the fourth set. The Gent supporters and players did everything they could to turn the tide. Meanwhile, belief grew among the Beveren fans, and at 13-7, victory songs began. Gent fought hard to stay in the match, but their resistance seemed broken. The ladies in blue gave everything to take the Lotto Cup back to Gent, but the trophy—descending from the rafters—was headed to Beveren for the 19th time.
Final Score Asterix Avo Beveren – Damesvolley Dok Noord Gent: 3-1 (27-29, 25-14, 25-17, 25-15)